Flood Alert Info - South Cornwall Coast from Lands End to Lizard Point
Area Description
Lands End to Lizard Point including Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, and Praa Sands.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2026 13:59
South Cornwall Coast
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on the morning of 6th February
Areas particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour. The high tide at Newlyn on Friday morning is at 07:24, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.99mAOD . Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.5 and 0.7 metres above tide table level. Force 3 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 3m are forecast over the high tide. Coastal conditions should ease for Friday evening's high tide.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 06 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2026 15:24
South Cornwall Coast
High tides are expected to cause flooding over the evening tide on Wednesday 4 February and morning tide on Thursday 5 February.
Areas particularly at risk include exposed coastal areas of Plymouth Sound including Cawsand, Kingsand and The Hoe, Millbrook and low lying areas on the Tidal Lynher, Tamar, Tavy, Plym and Yealm estuaries.
The high tide at Newlyn on Wednesday evening is 18:33 and Thursday morning is at 06:49, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Forecast total high tide level is 3.01m and 3.23mAOD repectivley. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.5 and 0.7 metres above tide table level. Force 7 easterly winds tonight moving to force 4 Southerly winds on Thursday and offshore wave heights of over 2m are forecast over the high tide.
Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday evening's high tide.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 05 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2026 11:57
South Cornwall Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the evening of Tuesday 3 February over all high tides to the morning of Thursday 5 February inclusive.
Areas particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour.
High tides at Newlyn on Tuesday PM are 17:55, Wednesday AM 06:13, times of high water vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 3.24m on Wednesday morning. Expect tide levels to be 0.52 to 0.62 metres above tide table level with waves up to 4.3m. Force 4-7 SW - SE winds are forecast until Friday AM. Further flood alerts and warnings are likely, with tides peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 04 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2026 10:38
South Cornwall Coast
High tides and strong winds over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the evening of Monday 2 February over all high tides to the morning of Thursday 5 February inclusive.
Areas particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour. High tides at Newlyn on Monday is at 17:15, times of high water vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.95m. Expect tide levels to be 0.59 metres above tide table level with waves up to 3.1m. Force 7 E winds are forecast. Further flood alerts and warnings are likely, with tides peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 03 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2026 12:05
South Cornwall Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the morning of Monday 2 February over all high tides to Thursday 5 February inclusive.
Areas particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour.
High tides at Newlyn on Monday are at 04:52 and 17:15, times of high water vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.95m. Expect tide levels to be between 0.38 and 0.59 metres above tide table level with waves up to 3.5m. Force 5-7 SE winds are forecast. Further flood alerts and warnings are likely, with tides peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 02 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2026 14:02
South Cornwall Coast
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of the morning high tide on Tuesday 27th 2026.
Areas particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour. The high tide at Newlyn on Tuesday is at 10:33, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 1.64mAOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.8 and 0.9 metres above tide table level. Strong Force 8 South Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of around 7.5m are forecast over the high tide.
Coastal conditions should ease for Tuesday evening's high tide.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2026 12:33
South Cornwall Coast
High tides and forecast weather conditions over the next two days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Areas particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
High tide at Newlyn is at 7:39PM on Friday and 8.01AM on Saturday, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide levels are 2.88mAOD and 2.84mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.6m and 0.9m above tide table level. Offshore wave heights of up to 6m are forecast with Force 6 Southerly and Force 7 South Westerly winds on Friday and Saturday respectively.
Further flood alerts may be in force around the coast.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2026 13:41
South Cornwall Coast
High tides and forecast weather conditions over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Thursday evening and Friday morning.
Areas particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour.
High tide at Newlyn is at 7:03pm on Thursday evening and 7:23am on Friday morning, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.51mAOD and 3.08mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.4m and 0.7m above tide table level. Offshore wave heights of up to 4m are forecast with Force 3 Southerly and Force 6 South Easterly winds respectively.
Further alerts and warnings may be issued.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 23 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2026 13:29
South Cornwall Coast
High tides over the next two days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.
Areas particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour.
High tide at Newlyn is at 6:27pm on Wednesday evening and 6:46am on Thursday morning, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.83mAOD and 2.91mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be up to 0.7m above tide table level. Force 4 Southerly and Force 6 North Westerly winds, with offshore wave heights up to 4.4m are forecast over the high tides respectively.
Further alerts and warning may be issued through the week.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 22 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2025 15:55
South Cornwall Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves on Tuesday morning may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible over high tides from on the morning of Tuesday 9th December.
Low lying coastal roads, promenades, car parks and harbours may be flooded. Areas particularly at risk include Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
High tide at Newlyn on Tuesday morning is 07:30, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide levels is 2.97mAOD, this is around 0.6m above tide table level. Strong force 8 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 6m are forecast.
High tide of concern is Tuesday morning and flood warnings are likely to be issued.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2025 12:16
South Cornwall Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible over high tide on the morning of Tuesday 9th December.
Low lying coastal roads, promenades, car parks and harbours may be flooded. Areas particularly at risk include Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven.
High tide at Newlyn on Tuesday morning is 07:30, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide levels is 2.38mAOD . Expect tide levels along the coast to be around 0.6m above tide table level. Strong force 8 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 6m are forecast.
High tide of concern is Tuesday morning and flood warnings are likely to be issued.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 11:30AM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2025 10:47
South Cornwall Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible over high tides from the evening of Sunday 7th December to the morning of Tuesday 9th December.
Low lying coastal roads, promenades, car parks and harbours may be flooded.
High tide at Newlyn on Sunday evening is at 18:19 and on Monday morning at 06:41, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide levels are 2.68mAOD and 2.76mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be around 0.3m above tide table level. Strong force 6 south-westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 4.0m are forecast.
The high tide of most concern is Tuesday morning and flood warnings are likely to be issued.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 08 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2025 11:41
South Cornwall Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible over high tides from the evening of Saturday 6th December to the morning of Tuesday 9th December.
Low lying coastal roads, promenades, car parks and harbours may be flooded.
High tide at Newlyn on Saturday evening is at 17:30 and on Sunday morning at 05:53, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide levels are 2.68mAOD and 2.98mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be around 0.3m above tide table level. Strong force 6 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 5m are forecast.
The high tide of most concern is on Sunday morning and flood warnings may be issued.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 07 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2025 10:34
South Cornwall Coast
High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible over high tides from the evening of Friday 5th December to the morning of Tuesday 9th December.
Low lying coastal roads, promenades, car parks and harbours may be flooded.
High tide at Newlyn on Friday evening is at 16:40 and on Saturday morning at 05:04, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide levels are 3.01mAOD and 2.99mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be around 0.4m above tide table level. Strong force 7 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 6m are forecast.
The high tides of most concern are from Saturday morning to Sunday morning and flood warnings are likely to be issued
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2025 11:27
South Cornwall Coast
High tides and forecast weather conditions over the next two days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible over the high tides from Thursday 6th to Friday 7th November
Low lying coastal roads, promenades, car parks and harbours may be flooded. Areas particularly at risk include Newlyn, Penzance, Porthleven and Longrock. High tide at Newlyn on Thursday is at 4:54pm and on Friday morning at 5:15am. Forecast total high tide level is 3.14mAOD and 3.10mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be around 0.3 metres above tide table level. Force 2 South Easterly winds and offshore wave heights of 2.5m are forecast over Thursday pm tide, rising to Force 4 Southerly and offshore wave heights of 2.0m on Friday am tide. Coastal conditions should ease by Saturday am tide.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid coastal roads, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 07 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2025 11:14
South Cornwall Coast
High tides and forecast weather conditions over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible over the high tides from Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th November
Low lying coastal roads, promenades, car parks and harbours may be flooded. Areas particularly at risk include Newlyn, Penzance, Porthleven and Longrock. High tide at Newlyn on Wednesday is at 4:09pm and on Thursday morning at 4:31am. Forecast total high tide level is 3.23mAOD and 3.18mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be around 0.4 metres above tide table level. Force 3 or 4 south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of around 3m are forecast. High tides of most concern are Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid coastal roads, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 06 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2025 10:41
South Cornwall Coast
High tides and forecast weather conditions over the next three days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible over the high tides from Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th November
Low lying coastal roads, promenades, car parks and harbours may be flooded. Areas particularly at risk include Newlyn, Penzance and Longrock.
High tide at Newlyn on Tuesday is at 3.25pm and on Wednesday morning at 3.48am. Forecast total high tide level is 3.04mAOD and 2.97mAOD respectively. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.3-0.4 metres above tide table level. Strong force 6 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of around 4m are forecast.
High tides of most concern are Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 05 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Sep 2025 11:50
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on Wednesday evening.
High water on Wednesday evening high tide 19:21 with flooding possible between 18:30 and 20:30. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying areas around Jack's Bridge, Newlyn, along Penzance promenade and low lying areas around Porthleven harbour
Waves and spray are likely so take care near the coast. Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Coastal conditions should ease for Wednesday morning's high tide, however, conditions are forecast to worsen again for Wednesday evenings tide, bringing a further risk of flooding.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by midday on Thursday, or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3mAOD. Expect tide levels to be around 0.15m above tide table level. Force 5 Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of around 3m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Sep 2025 12:34
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening.
High water on Tuesday at Newlyn is at 18:42 with flooding possible between 18:00 and 20:00. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying areas around Penzance Harbour, including Abbey Slip and Wharf Road car park, Newlyn harbour, Marazion (Green Lane area), Porthleven Harbour, and Mullion Cove.
Waves and spray are likely so take care near the coast. Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Coastal conditions should ease for Wednesday morning's high tide, however, conditions are forecast to worsen again for Wednesday evenings tide, bringing a further risk of flooding.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by midday on Wednesday, or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.17 mAOD. Expect tide levels to be around 0.3m above tide table level. Force 3 southwesterly winds and offshore wave heights of around 2.7m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2025 16:12
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Tuesday morning. High water at Newlyn is at 03.48am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong winds and large waves are forecast, which may cause flooding between 02.45am and 04.45am.
Exposed coastal locations are particularly at risk including Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour.
Large waves and spray are likely so take care near the coast. Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
As tide heights increase towards spring tides at the weekend there may be a further risk of flooding, we will issue flood alerts if required.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Tuesday, or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; Expect tide levels along to coast to be between 0.4 and 0.6 metres above tide table level. With this surge, the forecast high tide level at Newlyn is around 2.5 mAOD. Force 8 Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 7m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 13:06
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday evening due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves.
High water at Newlyn is at 7:27pm on Sunday evening, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Following some minor flood impacts over Sunday morning’s high tide, tide levels are lower and weather conditions are expected to ease by Sunday evening’s high tide. However, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible, and a flood alert remains in force.
Conditions will ease for Monday morning’s high tide.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; Forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.88m AOD. Expect tide levels to be 0.2 to 0.3m above tide table level, with force 6 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 4.6m.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 12:16
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday evening due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves.
High water at Newlyn is at 7:27pm on Sunday evening, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Following some minor flood impacts over Sunday morning’s high tide, tide levels are lower and weather conditions are expected to ease by Sunday evening’s high tide. However, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible, and a flood alert remains in force.
Conditions will ease for Monday morning’s high tide.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Monday morning or if the situation changes.
Newlyn forecast tidal information for Sunday evening: tide level 2.64m AOD, 0.24m above tide table level. Force 6 westerly winds, offshore wave heights up to 4.6m.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 12:24
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on Saturday evening and Sunday morning due to high spring tides and forecast strong winds and waves on Sunday.
High water at Newlyn is at 6:45pm on Saturday evening and 7:04am on Sunday morning, times of high water vary along the coast, flooding is possible up to 1 hour either side of high tide.
Flooding to low lying coastal land and roads is possible on Saturday evening. On Sunday Morning exposed coastal communities are more at risk due to forecast wind and wave conditions, flood warnings may be issued.
Conditions will ease for Sunday evening’s tide, however minor flooding is still possible.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Sunday morning or if the situation changes.
Newlyn Forecast tidal information:
Saturday: tide level 3.00m AOD, 0.1m above tide table level. Force 4 southerly winds, offshore wave heights up to 3.3m.
Sunday: tide level 3.11m AOD, 0.37m above tide table level. Force 6 south-westerly winds, offshore wave heights up to 3.7m.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 11:54
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday evening. High water at Newlyn is at 6:03pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Spring tides peak on Friday evening and are forecast to cause flooding between 5:03pm and 7:03pm.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying coastal communities.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Tide levels are lower for Saturday’s high tides, however, flooding to low lying land and roads is still possible and a flood alert remains in force.
Unsettled weather conditions are expected to cause further flooding over Sunday morning’s high tide; flood warnings will be issued where required.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Friday, or sooner if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.02m AOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.15 and 0.3m above tide table level. Force 6 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 11:24
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Thursday evening. High water at Newlyn is at 5:21pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Spring tides are forecast to cause flooding between 4:21pm and 6:21pm.
Locations particularly at risk include low lying coastal communities.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Coastal conditions should ease for Friday morning's high tide; however, spring tides and unsettled weather conditions are expected to cause further flooding over the weekend, particularly over the high tides on Friday evening and Sunday morning, flood warnings will be issued where required.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 11am on Friday, or sooner if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.13m AOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.1 and 0.2m above tide table level. Moderate Force 4 westerly winds and offshore wave heights of 2.9m are forecast over the high tide.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2024 12:40
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Friday 20th September. High water at Newlyn on Friday evening is at 19:15, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, and Marazion.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Friday 20th September is 3.05 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.04 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 13:58
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. High water at Newlyn on Thursday evening is at 18:28, times of high water will vary along the coast.
These are the biggest tides of the year, peaking on Thursday evening. Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, and Marazion.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Thursday 19th September is 3.11 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.03 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2024 14:18
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tides on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. High water at Newlyn on Wednesday evening is at 17:46, times of high water will vary along the coast.
These are the biggest tides of the year, peaking on Thursday evening. Sea conditions are expected to be calm due to high pressure, however still water conditions may still cause flooding to low lying roads and quaysides.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, and Marazion.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Wednesday 18th September is 2.99 mAOD. Expect tide levels along to coast to be up to 0.02 metres above tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 12:53
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Thursday 22 August.
High water at Newlyn is at 7.30pm, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 4 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2.7m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal areas.
Locations particularly at risk include Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, Praa Sands and Porthleven harbour.
Large waves and spray are likely so take care near the coast.
Do not walk or drive through flood water or waves.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We are monitoring the situation and will update this information by 12pm on Friday 23 August, or earlier if the situation changes.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.03m AOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be around 0.11m - 0.13m above the tide table level.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 11:31
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Wednesday 10th April.
High water at Newlyn is at 18:51 on Wednesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. However, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide.Based on wind direction, locations particularly at risk include Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be up to higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Wednesday, force 5 south-westerly winds and wave heights of up to 3m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions.
Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday morning's high tide. However, we will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by midday on Thursday 11th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; the astronomical tide level is 2.73 mAOD but expect levels to be up to 200mm higher than published.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 11:17
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning and evening high tides on Wednesday 10th April.
High water at Newlyn is at 06:31 and 18:51 on Wednesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast. However, conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Locations particularly at risk include Mounts Bay, Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be up to 190mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Wednesday, force 6 south to south-westerly winds and wave heights of up to 3m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday morning's high tide. However, we will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by midday on Wednesday 10th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Wednesday morning is 3.1 mAOD and on Wednesday evening is 2.92 mAOD, 0.19 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 11:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Monday 8th and the morning tide on Tuesday 9th April.
High water at Newlyn is at 17:30 on Monday and 05:50 on Tuesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Monday evening, force 7 southerly winds, rapidly switching to northerly, with wave heights of up to 5m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and spray in exposed coastal areas. Locations particularly at risk include Mounts Bay, Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be around 550mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Tuesday morning, force 8 north westerly winds with waves up to 5m will coincide with peak tide levels. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by 11am on Tuesday 9th April.
Detailed tidal information; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Monday afternoon 8th April is 3.19 mAOD, 0.55m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 14:42
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over both high tides on Monday the 8th April, and over the Tuesday the 9th morning tide.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:06 and 17:30 on Monday, and 05:50 on Tuesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
On Monday, force 6 south to south easterly winds and wave heights of up to 4m are forecast to cause overtopping of sea defences and spray in exposed coastal areas. Locations particularly at risk include Mounts Bay, Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be around 520mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
On Tuesday, force 8 north westerly winds with waves up to 5m will coincide with peak tide levels. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue an update by 11am on Monday 8th April.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Monday afternoon 8th April is 3.16 m AOD, 0.52m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 12:19
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Sunday morning. High water at Newlyn is at 04:21am on the 7th April, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 8 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 6m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal areas. Locations particularly at risk include low lying land around Mounts Bay, Praa Sands, Porthleven and Mullion Cove. Expect tides to be around 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Adverse weather is predicted into Monday and Tuesday which coincides with peak tide levels. This will result in additional flood alerts that will be issued for successive tides. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.87 mAOD, this is 0.39 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 12:26
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Thursday 28th March. High water at Newlyn is at 6:15am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 6 southerly winds and wave heights of over 5.8m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be around 700mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.86 mAOD, this is 0.7 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 11:00
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Wednesday 13th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 06:37 on Wednesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate south-westerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 150mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Wednesday morning is 3.06m AOD, this is 0.14m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 11:09
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Tuesday 12th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:57 on Tuesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate south-westerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 100mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Tuesday morning is 3.14m AOD, this is 0.10m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 11:31
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides on Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:15 on Monday and 05:57 Tuesday. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate westerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 200mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Monday morning is 3.16m AOD, this is 0.17m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2024 11:52
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides on Sunday 10th March, Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 04:30 on Sunday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate east-southeasterly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Sunday morning is 3.13m AOD, this is 0.35m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 11:44
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tides on Sunday 10th March, Monday 11th March and Tuesday 12th March.
High water at Newlyn is at 04:30 on Sunday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate easterly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas in Mounts Bay.
Expect tides to be up to 500mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Saturday morning is 2.82m AOD, this is 0.39m above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 12:32
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Wednesday 14th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 07:44 on Wednesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 5 south-westerly winds and wave heights up to 2.8m on Wednesday morning. This could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Observed tide levels over the previous days have been higher than forecast. Expect tides to be around 270mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it: The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Wednesday morning is 2.96m AOD, this is 0.27 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 11:32
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on the morning of Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 07:02 on Tuesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 6 southerly winds and wave heights up to 2.4m on Tuesday morning.
The tide height is expected to be similar to Monday mornings tide and could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be around 280mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it:
The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Tuesday morning is 3.18m AOD, this is 0.28 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:38
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on the morning of Monday 12th February, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 06:19 on Monday morning and at 07:02 on Tuesday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant high spring tide is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 5 north-westerly winds and wave heights up to 1.9m on Monday morning. This is expected to be the highest tide of this series and could result in significant overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be around 0.25 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it:
The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Monday morning is 3.21m AOD, this is 0.25 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 11:55
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on the morning of Sunday 11th February, Monday 12th February, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 05:34 on Sunday morning and at 06:19 on Monday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
A significant tidal surge is expected due to low pressure, and will be accompanied by Force 6 north-westerly winds and wave heights up to 4.2m on Sunday morning. This could result in overtopping of low-lying land and quaysides within 1-2 hours either side of high tide.
Expect tides to be around 0.15 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Sunday morning is 3.03m AOD, this is 0.15 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 13:07
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on the morning of Saturday 10th February, Sunday 11th February, Monday 12th February, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 04:49 on Saturday morning and at 05:34 on Sunday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate southerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be around 0.5 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Saturday morning is 3.19m AOD, this is 0.53 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 15:46
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tides on the morning of Friday 9th February, Saturday 10th February, Sunday 11th February, Monday 12th February, and Tuesday 13th February.
High water at Newlyn is at 04:02 on Friday morning and at 04:49 on Saturday morning. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
High spring tides coinciding with low pressure and moderate southerly winds could cause flooding to quay sides and low-lying coastal areas.
Expect tides to be around 0.5 m higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue daily updates.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn on Friday morning is 3.02 mAOD, this is 0.69 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 05:30
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 16:43
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Saturday evening.
High water at Newlyn is at 6.14pm, flooding is possible one hour either side of high tide. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Very high spring tides and accompanying force 6 southerly winds and offshore wave heights of over 2m could cause wave overtopping and sea spray in exposed coastal locations. Flooding of low-lying land in more sheltered locations could also occur from the high water level.
The communities most at risk include Newlyn and Penzance.
People are advised to take care near the coast. Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this information by midday on Sunday.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.13 mAOD, this is 0.09 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Aug 2023 07:01
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2023 18:17
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2023 14:57
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on the morning of Wednesday 22nd February. High water at Newlyn is at 06:04am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Winds of up to Force 6 from the Northwest with wave heights over 2 metres are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay. Expect tides to be around 100mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 3.05 mAOD, this is 0.09 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 11:06
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Saturday morning 07 January. High water at Newlyn is at 04.52am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong force 8 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of between 4 and 5m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay. Expect tides to be around 530mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.71 mAOD, this is 0.53 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2022 16:39
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the morning high tide on Friday 28th October. High water at Newlyn on Friday morning is at 7:01am. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Force 5 Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 4m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal areas.
Expect tides to be up to 450mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 12:22
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the high tide on Friday morning 18th February 2022. High water at Newlyn is at 05:45 am, times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong gale force 9 south westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 9m are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations including Mousehole, Newlyn, Penzance, Longrock, Marazion, and Praa Sands. Expect tides to be around 460mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required. Further Flood Warnings may be issued to cover this period.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level at Newlyn is 2.93 mAOD, this is 0.46 metres above astronomical tide level.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 10:39
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over the evening high tide on Tuesday 7th December. High water at Newlyn is at 18:51. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong Force 7 westerly winds, and offshore wave heights of over 5m, are forecast to cause wave over-topping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay. Expect tides to be around 350mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
With strong wind and large waves, sea front areas will be dangerous. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.
This message will be updated on the morning of Wednesday 8th December.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 16:48
South Cornwall Coast
Flooding is possible over both of the high tides on Tuesday 7th December. High water at Newlyn is at 6:26 and 18:51. Times of high water will vary along the coast.
Strong Force 7 southerly winds increasing to Force 9 and veering westerly winds, and offshore wave heights of over 9m, are forecast to cause wave overtopping of sea defences and sea spray in exposed coastal locations in Mounts Bay. Expect tides to be around 400mm higher than predicted due to weather conditions.
With strong wind and large waves seafront areas will be dangerous. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
Keep up to date with weather and tide conditions on local radio. We will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as required.